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In response to the Farmingdale High School marching band charter bus accident, a proposed state bill would require most passengers in charter buses to wear safety belts or face fines.

Tragedy prompted seat belt bill

Thomas Valva's death has some family law experts and state legislators rethinking state confidentiality laws in some circumstances.

Romaine, Tierney urge changes to law

The red flag law, which allows law enforcement to confiscate weapons from those deemed a potential threat, was ruled constitutional. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa and Newsday Albany Bureau Chief Yancey Roy report.

Red flag gun law upheld as constitutional by appeals court

Gov. Kathy Hochul and religious leaders are looking for a way around what they call 'exclusionary zoning' that has blocked new housing projects, NewsdayTV's Albany reporter Michael Gormley reports.

Looking for ways around zoning

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A NYS court has ruled that the watchdog that pursued Cuomo for book money was created unconstitutionally.

Cuomo can't be forced to forfeit $5M he got from COVID book, court rules

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Flu rates are declining — after the worst flu season in years — according to the state Health Department.

Health care workers without flu vaccination can go mask free

Nearly all were those of first responders to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks who succumbed to illnesses contracted while working at Ground Zero.

Names of Long Islanders added to memorial wall

Letitia James alleges crisis pregnancy centers on the Island and statewide have run advertisements for "abortion pill reversal" treatments that she said are misleading and deceptive.

State AG sues Long Island clinics over abortion-reversal claims

The Matthew Peter award is named for the Merrick native who served in elected and appointed posts in the state capital.

U. at Albany scholarship honors public servant from LI who died at 38

The first-of-its-kind survey, conducted by the state Office for the Aging, paints a comprehensive picture of how seniors view themselves and the communities where they reside.

Survey: LI seniors feel good about health but concerned about jobs, training

While the settlement with Amneal Pharmaceuticals "can't fully reverse the damage done" as a result of the national opioid crisis, "it will provide essential funding and resources for New York and other states to ensure those suffering get the help they need," State Attorney General Letitia James said.

NY, 5 other states reach $270M settlement with opioid manufacturer

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Gov. Kathy Hochul presented her fiscal year state budget proposal in Albany Tuesday, outlining a reduction in state aid for schools. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'We are not going to be able to replicate the massive increases' 

Newsday recaps Gov. Kathy Hochul's 2024 State of the State address, covering issues such as affordable housing and crime. 

Recap: Gov. Hochul's State of the State address

Gov. Kathy Hochul delivered her 2024 State of the State address in the New York State Assembly Chamber in Albany.

Replay: Gov. Kathy Hochul delivers State of the State address

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and Newsday Albany Bureau Chief Yancey Roy report on what can be done to address the migrant crisis.

What can be done to address the migrant crisis? 

Tighter budgets, affordable housing on the state's '24 agenda. NewsdayTV's Jasmine Anderson and Newsday Albany Bureau Chief Yancey Roy report.

What does the state's budget deficit mean for LIers?

The Court of Appeals has ordered the redistricting commission to draw up a new proposal by no later than Feb. 28. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

What congressional redistricting could mean

LIers have mixed feelings about the casino plan and also weigh in on the 2024 election and housing. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

LIers weigh in on casino, housing

AG's report finds "stark gap" in homeownership among different races. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'It's very discouraging but we need to change that'

Failure to meet faster deadlines has led to a large number of court cases being dismissed in New York, according to state statistics. Newsday's Albany Bureau Chief Yancey Roy explains. 

High increase of trial dismissals on Long Island

John Scott, a forest ranger based in Sayville with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, spoke on Monday about his experiences in Canada fighting the wildfires and how different it was from fighting fires on Long Island.

DEC ranger on Canadian wildfire firefighting experience: 'I would go again'

Newsday's Yancey Roy explains why the Appellate court wants redistricting to be redone in New York.

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Albany lawmakers have been negotiating a plan to seal a persons criminal record if they behave after serving time in jail or prison, Newsday's Albany bureau chief Yancey Roy discusses

Clean Slate bill could come to a vote this week

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